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Physicists Make Groundbreaking Discoveries, Opening New Paths to Combating Devastating Diseases

12-03-2025:
Researchers at UT San Antonio have uncovered new details about electrical signals happening within nerve cells, deepening scientists’ understanding of the brain.
Read more on utsa.edu

Salarius Pharmaceuticals to Team with Texas Biomed on Avian Flu Study

12-03-2025:
Influenza may become more challenging to treat due to emerging virus strains and mutations.
Read more on txbiomed.org

How UT San Antonio is Placing Humans at the Center of AI

12-03-2025:
For a team of researchers, AI is a problem-solving tool that can make human life better.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio Researchers Discover New Worlds Around Uncharted Stars

12-03-2025:
Team's work provides the first target for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is scheduled to launch in May 2027.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Expands High-Viscosity Flow Loop to Test Equipment Moving Heavy Oils

12-01-2025:
Upgrade offers more cost-effective and comprehensive testing.
Read more on swri.org

Drone Competition Shows How Experiential Learning Shapes San Antonio’s Future

11-30-2025:
Student drone operators analyzed performance, revised strategies, made decisions and solved problem with teammates — skills companies identify as critical.
Read more on expressnews.com

SwRI Tackles Pre-ignition Challenges in Hydrogen-fueled Engines

11-26-2025:
Ongoing stochastic pre-ignition research at SwRI leads to the development of a testing methodology for hydrogen-fueled ICEs.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio to Host 2026 Texas Space Summit

11-24-2025:
Themed "Land Here, Go Beyond," the summit will highlight efforts to expand Texas' role in the commercial space economy.
Read more on morningstar.com

Port San Antonio Names Newest Board Member

11-20-2025:
Amanda Keammerer brings deep cyber experience and a desire to provide others with enriching educational and career opportunities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - November

11-20-2025:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Launches in San Antonio

11-17-2025:
Drones deliver packages weighing up to 5 pounds to customers within a radius of approximately 7 to 8 miles of the site.
Read more on bizjournals.com

CORE4 STEM Marks 15 Years of Inspiring San Antonio’s Future Innovators

11-17-2025:
The two-day event is a key part of the region’s efforts to prepare the next generation of innovators.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI: Training Courses and FREE Online Webinars

11-15-2025:
Learn from industry R&D experts who are renowned for problem solving and providing premier services to an array of government and industry clients.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Uses Machine Learning to Calibrate Emissions Control Systems Faster, More Efficiently

11-12-2025:
Machine learning framework cuts control systems calibration time from weeks to hours.
Read more on swri.org

New Industry Partnership Opens Doors for A&M–San Antonio STEM Graduate Students

11-12-2025:
Terracon, through its foundation, provides grants that support scholarships in various STEM fields.
Read more on tamusa.edu

1,000 and Counting: StandardAero Hits Another Major Milestone at Port San Antonio

11-12-2025:
Aerospace leader commemorates the delivery of its 1,000th J85-5 engine to the U.S. Air Force.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Expands Metering Research Facility Capabilities for Hydrogen Research and Testing

11-11-2025:
Upgraded testing capabilities ensure natural gas infrastructure is compatible with hydrogen blends.
Read more on swri.org

Researchers Launch Nationally Recognized Center on Alzheimer’s and Aging

11-10-2025:
UT San Antonio joins the ranks of leading research institutions in the United States.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI-developed Bioreactor Replicates Versatile Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

11-10-2025:
Technology will advance tissue engineering and cell-based therapies for treatment of injuries and diseases.
Read more on eurekalert.org

UT Health San Antonio Scientist Helps Shape New TBI Guidelines

11-09-2025:
This update provides new strategies for patient follow-up care beyond the acute phase.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

New Texas Cyber Command Chief Emphasizes Cyber Education

11-09-2025:
The state has invested $135 million into both the command center and future cyber professionals.
Read more on spectrumlocalnews.com

NOV. 15: District 4 Building Futures 5K

11-09-2025:
Join us as we once again hosts the City Council District 4 Building Futures 5K; click here to register.
Read more on runsignup.com

NOV. 13: Hiring Red, White & You Career Fair

11-06-2025:
Meet with more than 100 employers looking to connect veterans, transitioning service members and their families to employment opportunities.
Read more on workforcesolutionsalamo.org

Cybersecurity Starts with Education

11-05-2025:
Port San Antonio partner CNF Technologies recently visited South San High School’s CTE–Cybersecurity students to share real-world insights into protecting digital infrastructure.
Read more on linkedin.com

CAST Schools Make Case for Connecting Students with San Antonio Employers

11-01-2025:
All of CAST’s high schools follow the same “career-connecting” roadmap.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UT Health San Antonio recognized among nation’s top 100 oncology programs

10-31-2025:
The Mays Cancer Center ranks among the country’s most distinguished cancer centers.
Read more on utsa.edu

Grant will Fund Scholarships for Future STEM Teachers at St. Mary's University

10-28-2025:
The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship is a five-year, $750,000 grant.
Read more on stmarytx.edu

SwRI Receives $9.9 Million Contract to Assess Reliability of F-16 Landing Gear Components

10-27-2025:
Structural engineers will leverage probabilistic analysis, fatigue expertise.
Read more on swri.org

UT San Antonio Researchers are Making Gains in Understanding Chemotherapy-related Taste Loss

10-27-2025:
Loss of taste is a common side effect of chemotherapy, often leading to loss of appetite and weight loss.
Read more on utsa.edu

Makai Brings Hawaiian Spirit and Cyber Expertise to Port San Antonio

10-23-2025:
Firm marks the grand opening of its first Texas office.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

A&M-San Antonio Researchers Lead Statewide Effort to Tackle Childhood Obesity

10-23-2025:
School has receive funding from a grant program that supports initiatives that address health disparities among underserved populations.
Read more on tamusa.edu

OCT. 30 FREE Community Event: Tech or Treat

10-22-2025:
Young people and their families can join in fun activities: trick-or-treating, tech demonstrations, free video gaming and more!
Read more on portsanantonio.us

UTSA Hosting Cybersecurity Virtual Training Exercise

10-22-2025:
The goal is to make sure professionals locally will be more prepared for these attacks on local businesses and community.
Read more on kens5.com

Texas Cyber Command Launches at UT San Antonio

10-20-2025:
Texas Cyber Command is led by Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Timothy James White.
Read more on tpr.org

Checking in on San Antonio’s Tech Ecosystem After a Decade of Startup Week

10-20-2025:
Leaders recently reflected on what’s been achieved and what still needs to be done.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Local Inventor Aims to Change Energy Industry with New Tech for Small Wind Turbines

10-17-2025:
Dan Marsh recently launched his company, Pirate Wind Turbines.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

Cybersecurity gives UT San Antonio a head start in Texas Quantum Race

10-16-2025:
A Texas Legislative bill aims to position the state as a leader in quantum computing, networking and sensing.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI, 8 Rivers Patent More Cost-effective, Efficient Power Generation System

10-15-2025:
Technology will generate, store pure oxygen during off-peak hours to power clean energy cycle.
Read more on swri.org

First-of-its-kind Drone Detection System Launched with Texas DPS Helicopter

10-15-2025:
Technology will detect unmanned aircraft that may pose a potential threat to public safety.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

The Potency of Compound Thinking

10-14-2025:
A collaboration at UT San Antonio yields a promising cancer-fighting drug and proves the power of united science.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio to Help Accelerate Alzheimer’s Research

10-14-2025:
Project aims to translate data into common language for scientists to explore causes, prevention and cures.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio Researchers Lean on AI to Study Urban Heat

10-12-2025:
Sensors, AI and “digital twin” technology will map out areas with heat and poor air quality.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Compass Rose Ingenuity Opens New High School Wing, Gym at Port San Antonio

10-09-2025:
Building futures in aerospace, robotics, and computer science for San Antonio’s next generation of innovators
Read more on portsanantonio.us

UTSA-based CyManII to Equip Texas Town to Defend Against Cyberattacks

10-08-2025:
Water treatment facility in Mission, TX will be the focus of a pilot program.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI pProduces, Evaluates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from E-fuel

10-08-2025:
Multidisciplinary team compares performance, emission data for three types of jet fuel including in-house SAF.
Read more on swri.org

Breakthrough Imaging Technology to Debut at UT Health San Antonio

10-08-2025:
Center for Brain Health will introduce one of the most advanced MRI technologies available.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

SwRI Develops Technology to Deploy Stabilized Solar Arrays

10-07-2025:
Patented technology to provide a rigid “backbone” for deployable structures on the spacecraft.
Read more on swri.org

Local Biomedical Company's Diagnostic Device Takes Off

10-07-2025:
BioAffinity's lung cancer test sales soar as veterans' hospitals drive adoption.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Q&A: Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves

10-07-2025:
With growing demand for warehouse automation, Plus One Robotics appears well-positioned in a market where labor shortages and shipping disruptions are accelerating adoption.
Read more on roboticsandautomationnews.com

Life-saving Tech Now Available in San Antonio

10-05-2025:
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital unveiled a state-of-the-art system that gives patients a better chance at survival.
Read more on kens5.com

UT San Antonio's Be Bold Campaign Raised $575 Million for Research, New Programs

10-04-2025:
Approximately 60,000 donors contributed to the effort.

Read more on expressnews.com

International Program Recognizes Cyber Threat Defender Card Game

10-02-2025:
UTSA-developed game is fast-paced and designed to teach children about real-world cybersecurity concepts.
Read more on utsa.edu

Milestone for Texas A&M-San Antonio Computer Science Program

10-01-2025:
German Villafuerte is the first graduate from the university’s computer science program to enter a Tier One research doctoral program.
Read more on tamusa.edu

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - September

09-30-2025:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Texas Comptroller: Port San Antonio Generates $20 Billion Annually for Texas Economy

09-30-2025:
The latest economic impact study underscores the Port’s growing role as a statewide and global economic engine.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

New Scholarship for Local Physics and Engineering Students

09-30-2025:
The Stephen Fuselier and Elizabeth Packer Endowed Scholarship is available to UT San Antonio physics and electrical engineering students.
Read more on utsa.edu

Registration Now Open – 2025 Dee Howard Drone Competition

09-29-2025:
Learn about the 2025 Drone Competition “Eyes in the Aisles”, present by The Dee Howard Foundation, in partnership with Iconic Drones.
Read more on warehousedrones.org

OCT. 28 - 2025 Cyber Forum: Hack The Future

09-29-2025:
Join the Greater San Antonio Chamber as it highlights our city's role in powering local industry, security and growth.
Read more on sachamber.org

San Antonio Biologist Researching Lifetime Universal Flu Vaccine

09-28-2025:
Luis Martinez-Sobrido is researching a universal vaccine against the flu that would offer broad, long-lasting protection against the seasonal virus.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Strategic Vision and a Focus on People and Culture Guide NTI’s Leadership Evolution

09-26-2025:
Retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief Hope Skibitsky steps into the CEO role, continuing NTI’s mission of service, growth, and community impact.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

OCI Energy Closes in on Latest Energy Project

09-26-2025:
Local solar energy developer will embark on its most recent battery energy storage system, Project Alamo City.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Beto Altamirano Named CEO of Tech Bloc Industry Group in San Antonio

09-25-2025:
The entrepreneur will replace Ileana Gonzalez as leader of the tech advocacy nonprofit.
Read more on expressnews.com

Groundbreaking on Futuristic Office Tower Set for 2026

09-24-2025:
Innovation Tower will be constructed in the heart of the Port San Antonio campus.
Read more on tpr.org

Texas Biomed to Supply Powerful Genetics-based Tool

09-24-2025:
Technology was developed in the laboratory of Luis Martinez-Sobrido, Ph.D.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SwRI Celebrates Completion of High-speed Propulsion Engine Research Facility

09-22-2025:
Facility will demonstrate faster methods of producing high-speed propulsion systems.
Read more on swri.org

Greater 210: Port San Antonio Launches into the Future!

09-18-2025:
Port San Antonio President and CEO Jim Perschbach recently joined the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to discuss tech advancements being developed on the Port campus.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

30 Years after Kelly: Honoring the Visionaries Behind Port San Antonio

09-18-2025:
The Port was proud to support the Dee Howard Foundation’s Aerospace Hall of Fame Luncheon, celebrating the leaders who transformed the closure of Kelly AFB into a launchpad for innovation.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SEPT. 27: Discover WEX - Space STEM Programs and Student Showcase!

09-18-2025:
Learn about free opportunities for K-12 students in the San Antonio area, and see a student lunar rover showcase!
Read more on wexfoundation.org

SEPT. 24: Plus One Robotics Webinar - Get a Grip

09-17-2025:
Listen in as Plus One Robotics team members unpack various challenges of automating mixed-case depal.
Read more on plusonerobotics.com

SwRI, UT San Antonio Collaboration Uses Machine Learning to Detect Pre-Ignition in Hydrogen Engines

09-17-2025:
Researchers will be able to detect pre-ignitions based on their tell-tale signs.
Read more on fuelcellsworks.com

CyManII Pilot Program to Support Water and Wastewater Sector Amid Growing Threats

09-17-2025:
Program will allow critical infrastructure organizations to defend their systems and protect their IT and operational technology assets.
Read more on cymanii.org

Cyberattacks More Frequent, But Preventable

09-17-2025:
Get insights from Alexander Hernandez, the manager of cybersecurity and technology at Port San Antonio.
Read more on tpr.org

SwRI and UT San Antonio to Test Innovative Technology for Long-Duration Space Missions

09-17-2025:
Innovative electrolyzer will enhance our understanding of chemical processes in low gravity environments.
Read more

How San Antonio Clinics Use Magnetic Fields to Treat Depression

09-17-2025:
Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain that are underactive during psychiatric illnesses.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Family Matters: CNF Technologies Is Building a Cyber Legacy, One Generation at a Time

09-16-2025:
The Ramirez family has built CNF Technologies into one of the premier cybersecurity companies in the U.S.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

San Antonio Startup Week Works to Help Video Game Developers

09-16-2025:
The new partnership with the Greater Gaming Society culminates with the Gaming Summit.
Read more on ksat.com

SwRI, UT San Antonio Collaborate to Advance Smart Biosensors for Improved CAR T-cell Production

09-15-2025:
A grant will fund the development of a biosensor coating for continuous monitoring of cells during production of immunotherapies.
Read more on swri.org

Can Online Learning Ever Be Hands-on?

09-15-2025:
Two UT San Antonio researchers think so.
Read more on utsa.edu

Astronomy Professor Recognized with National Award for Advancements in Planetary Science

09-14-2025:
Xinting Yu is one of two recipients of the 2025 Harold C. Urey Prize.
Read more on utsa.edu

SEPT. 30: FREE AI Bootcamp for Kids

09-13-2025:
The Mark Cuban Foundation and Girls Inc. are partnering to bring the only AI camp of its kind to San Antonio.
Read more on morningstar.com

Early Robotics Education is Key to Igniting STEM Passions

09-04-2025:
Local robotics educator Peggy Hall provides insights on robotics as an early gateway to equitable STEM access.
Read more on smartbrief.com

SwRI and Copeland Win R&D 100 Award for Innovative Oil-free Compressor

09-03-2025:
Oil-free, frictionless compressor designed to effectively cool large, industrial facilities named one of the most significant innovations of 2025.
Read more on swri.org

Women in Robotics Newsletter - September

09-03-2025:
See the latest news regarding the growing robotics scene in San Antonio!
Read more on womeninrobotics.org/

SwRI Develops More Precise, Efficient Ballistic Testing Methodology

09-02-2025:
Researchers modified Laser-Induced Particle Impact Testing to fire larger projectiles at higher speeds.
Read more on swri.org

UT San Antonio Researchers Develop Safer Alternatives for Pain Relief

09-01-2025:
Opioids are a common prescription for pain relief, but they often carry significant risks.
Read more on utsa.edu

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